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Texas power grid goes down: OMG #BidenBlackouts

Ted Cruz does something inconsequential but dumb: What can the federal government do about it anyway? It's a state power grid.

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One is supposed to be a leader. The other is not.

BallerStaf2003 said:

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No Spin Ag said:

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bad_teammate said:

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lol Ted

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There's always a tweet for Ted. Always.

Maybe he's not as smart as everyone seems to think?

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Ted is smarter than nearly all of his voters. He wouldn't have gotten an education most can't even fathom of getting if he wasn't smart. The thing is the Twitter is forever, especially when each side has people dedicated to saving every tweet the other side does. So over time, what goes around comes around, and this is just another example of that. The interesting thing is that this is twice for Ted in a few days.

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I've heard that at least 20 times on this thread alone.

If he was really that smart, you wouldn't feel the need to defend him by saying how smart he is.

He just wouldn't get his face kicked in all the time.... if he was smart.

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Smart people can make stupid decisions, and Ted is a perfect example of this right now, and thanks to his arrogance on Twitter, it's coming back to bite him.

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bad_teammate said:

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lol Ted

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Was Ted Cruz telling people to stay home during this Winter event? Asking for a friend.

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You can tell your friend that Cancun Cruz was indeed telling people to stay home during this Winter event.

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No Spin Ag said:

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BallerStaf2003 said:

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bad_teammate said:

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lol Ted

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There's always a tweet for Ted. Always.

Maybe he's not as smart as everyone seems to think?

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Ted is smarter than nearly all of his voters. He wouldn't have gotten an education most can't even fathom of getting if he wasn't smart. The thing is the Twitter is forever, especially when each side has people dedicated to saving every tweet the other side does. So over time, what goes around comes around, and this is just another example of that. The interesting thing is that this is twice for Ted in a few days.

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I've heard that at least 20 times on this thread alone.

If he was really that smart, you wouldn't feel the need to defend him by saying how smart he is.

He just wouldn't get his face kicked in all the time.... if he was smart.

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LOL

Ted Cruz got his face kicked in,...when?

You exhibited TDS for the last four years, and now that Trump's dumbass is out of office, you've gone off the ****ing deep end with dumbass statements like this. Maybe take a step back from politics and enjoy life a little more. Good Lord.

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My parents also went to Mexico tonight - they live in a border town and went to stay with relatives.

Of course, they left because they hadn't had running water in their house in three days.

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Sucks. I hope they can return soon to zero damage.

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Thanks. The house'll be fine, no burst pipes or anything. Just that the water failed and four days without a shower and running out of tub water to flush the toilet was my mother's limit. They tried to get a hotel but the ones that have power and water were all booked up.

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We have the same water issues in DFW. Sucking it up and using bottled water and/or boiling contaminated water for most things.

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StandUpforAmerica said:

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bad_teammate said:

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lol Ted

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Was Ted Cruz telling people to stay home during this Winter event? Asking for a friend.

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You can tell your friend that Cancun Cruz was indeed telling people to stay home during this Winter event.

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Nice try, but my friend says the roads are fine in Houston, so there's no issue. But keep trying to compare apples and oranges.

larry culpepper said:

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B-1 83 said:

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larry culpepper said:

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aTmAg said:

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LOL at liberals who want to be "led" by senators.

How much more beta can one be than that?

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I had no idea yall had rock bottom standards for elected officials. You expect no better leadership from a senator as you do a gas station clerk.

But then again, the GOP elected Donald Trump, so idk why I am over here thinking the GOP had any sort of standards they expect out of their leaders.

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Can you pinpoint where Sheila Jackson Lee and Joaquin Castro are right now?

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I know this is meant to be a "gotcha" question, but I went ahead and googled it:

While I obviously cant state with certainty where they are and what they are doing at this very moment, it's pretty clear they are at least working on important issues right now and not going on a ****ing vacation.

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Because they don't know how to Zoom or conference call? Are you so incompetent that you have been unable to work from anywhere but your office? The fake outrage on this is hilarious. Why aren't they in Texas handing out water and blankets to their neighbors?

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Viper16 said:

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agjacent said:

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While millions of Texans are without power and water in subzero temperatures, Ted Cruz flew to Cancun for a vacation.

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Do y'all even know who David Shuster is.......

"David Martin Shuster is an American television journalist and talk radio host. He most recently served as principal anchor and managing editor for i24NEWS, previously serving as an anchor for MSNBC and worked for Fox News, CNN, Current TV, and Al Jazeera America.

Nothing more than a DRCPB hack reporter!

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So that's not a picture of Ted Cruz with his daughter on a plane on their way to Cancun right now?

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When did I say that was not a picture of Ted Cruz!

Do you not comprende my comment about David Shuster, DRCPB reporter?

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StandUpforAmerica said:

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bad_teammate said:

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lol Ted

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Was Ted Cruz telling people to stay home during this Winter event? Asking for a friend.

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You can tell your friend that Cancun Cruz was indeed telling people to stay home during this Winter event.

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LOL. Tell me you can see the not so subtle difference here between he and Adler.

Adler was telling all his Austinites to lockdown in their homes (whilst doing the opposite personally) for a virus while Ted is heading to a preplanned vacation from DC.

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BigRobSA said:

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Twitter and moronic posts on Twitter being posted here.

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Agreed. It reeks of "I can't think for myself so I'll post some random tweets."

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But that's all the Cruz haters can do. They lie about him not being a good husband or father because of the evil Donald Trump. They claim he has no moral standards...even though when he ran they were the ones saying he was too "Jesusy". They claim his voters aren't smart...even though their side elects people like Pelosi, Schumer, Waters, Biden, Beto, etc.

Notice how you never once see them bring up a single policy. That's because they lack the information and understanding to discuss it.

It's all personal for them.

Let's be honest...there's really only one thing that's truly wrong with Ted Cruz in their minds...the (R) next to his name. That's what it's all about.

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I would call millions without power and water in freezing temp across the entire state a natural disaster.

here is what you don't know yet :

Our meat production is down in a big way. Grocery stores are empty. No milk, eggs or dairy for a few weeks.

Gas is going to be low at fuel stations for the next month.

All the stuff that is hidden that we are going to feel for the next month..

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This will be forgotten by April.

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Maybe, but the Democratic Party leadership and MSM will pound this story relentlessly and ramp it up to a constant bombardment until the election.

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LOL. Tell me you can see the not so subtle difference here between he and Adler.

Adler was telling all his Austinites to lockdown in their homes (whilst doing the opposite personally) for a virus while Ted is heading to a preplanned vacation from DC.

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Yeah they're really stretching with that one. Not even remotely the same thing.

It shows their ignorance on the real issues. They just want to 'get' Ted...that's it.

Though I don't recall any of these 'critics' mocking a single democrat that violated their COVID travel restrictions. They were fine with it because those leaders had (D) next to their name.

So predictable.

mother of God...11 pages on this...

Can't do anything my ass.

larry culpepper said:

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SJL and Joaquin, and Beto for that matter, are doing a hell of a lot more for Texans in need while not getting anything in return when they certainly don't have to.

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Yeah Beto really did a lot for Texans by hoarding all of his failed 2018 campaign funds and not sharing with his fellow Texans or fellow democrats.

Viper16 said:

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No Spin Ag said:

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Viper16 said:

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agjacent said:

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While millions of Texans are without power and water in subzero temperatures, Ted Cruz flew to Cancun for a vacation.

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Do y'all even know who David Shuster is.......

"David Martin Shuster is an American television journalist and talk radio host. He most recently served as principal anchor and managing editor for i24NEWS, previously serving as an anchor for MSNBC and worked for Fox News, CNN, Current TV, and Al Jazeera America.

Nothing more than a DRCPB hack reporter!

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So that's not a picture of Ted Cruz with his daughter on a plane on their way to Cancun right now?

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When did I say that was not a picture of Ted Cruz!

Do you not comprende my comment about David Shuster, DRCPB reporter?

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Yes, but my point was that who put this out doesn't change the fact of what was put out.

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and there it is. goalpost moving.

SJL and Joaquin, and Beto for that matter, are doing a hell of a lot more for Texans in need while not getting anything in return when they certainly don't have to. They could post up in their nice houses and drink martinis all day and fly back to DC when congress resumes the session.

But keep defending your boy Ted aka Trump's lap dog because omg guys he stressed he need vacay. He confirm right wing judges, that enough 4 me.

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There's no goal post moving. What are they doing that Cruz can/is not?

Now sit down for a while. All this fake outrage has obviously taken its toll on your cognitive powers.

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This last one says it all about how ****ed we are.... POLITICS IS PERFORMATIVE! regardless of whether cruz has the power to make a difference in the crisis, it matters what he does and how he acts!

Modern politics isnt about policy or statesmanship its about optics and performance. Its not about actually being a good person or concerned servant but about the appearance of goodness, concern and service. Policy, ethics, principles? None of that matters as long as you act, or appear to be acting, within the confines of acceptable behavior

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mother of God...11 pages on this...

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It's a slow day in politics, what do you expect.

This blizzard is going to turn Texas blue. Literally and figuratively.

I voted for Cruz and support him. But this is not a good look at all. I understand his job requirements but for the love of God he is a US Senator for a state in a crisis bigger than Harvey. Yes, this is bigger than Harvey IMO because many more people are affected by this. Bottom line, people are PISSED off at our State leaders right now, and now this.

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larry culpepper said:

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and there it is. goalpost moving.

SJL and Joaquin, and Beto for that matter, are doing a hell of a lot more for Texans in need while not getting anything in return when they certainly don't have to. They could post up in their nice houses and drink martinis all day and fly back to DC when congress resumes the session.

But keep defending your boy Ted aka Trump's lap dog because omg guys he stressed he need vacay. He confirm right wing judges, that enough 4 me.

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There's no goal post moving. What are they doing that Cruz can/is not?

Now sit down for a while. All this fake outrage has obviously taken its toll on your cognitive powers.

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working on helping struggling Texans.

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agjacent said:

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StandUpforAmerica said:

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bad_teammate said:

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lol Ted

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Was Ted Cruz telling people to stay home during this Winter event? Asking for a friend.

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You can tell your friend that Cancun Cruz was indeed telling people to stay home during this Winter event.

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LOL. Tell me you can see the not so subtle difference here between he and Adler.

Adler was telling all his Austinites to lockdown in their homes (whilst doing the opposite personally) for a virus while Ted is heading to a preplanned vacation from DC.

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You are wrong, he was flying (fleeing) from Houston. There are pictures of him waiting for his flight in IAH.

Magic City Wings said:

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Can't do anything my ass.

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Beto, the fake hispanic, didn't do anything but flail his arms and flap his gums.

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This last one says it all about how ****ed we are.... POLITICS IS PERFORMATIVE! regardless of whether cruz has the power to make a difference in the crisis, it matters what he does and how he acts!

Modern politics isnt about policy or statesmanship its about optics and performance. Its not about actually being a good person or concerned servant but about the appearance of goodness, concern and service. Policy, ethics, principles? None of that matters as long as you act, or appear to be acting, within the confines of acceptable behavior

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Exactly.

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Can't do anything my ass.

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Churches, local town halls, and service/social clubs used to have similar programs but the government has crowded them out...

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He's trending number one on Twitter right now but this board says it's no big deal. That's about par for the course.

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Supposedly something like 70 million idiots voted for biden. I suppose they are the bulk of the nitwits on twitter causing any trending. They, like you, have full blown TDS, hate republicans, and hate capitalism.

No Spin Ag said:

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Viper16 said:

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No Spin Ag said:

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Viper16 said:

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While millions of Texans are without power and water in subzero temperatures, Ted Cruz flew to Cancun for a vacation.

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Do y'all even know who David Shuster is.......

"David Martin Shuster is an American television journalist and talk radio host. He most recently served as principal anchor and managing editor for i24NEWS, previously serving as an anchor for MSNBC and worked for Fox News, CNN, Current TV, and Al Jazeera America.

Nothing more than a DRCPB hack reporter!

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So that's not a picture of Ted Cruz with his daughter on a plane on their way to Cancun right now?

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When did I say that was not a picture of Ted Cruz!

Do you not comprende my comment about David Shuster, DRCPB reporter?

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Yes, but my point was that who put this out doesn't change the fact of what was put out.

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You can't be that dense in this leftist political scenario!

No diss intended.

larry culpepper said:

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larry culpepper said:

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and there it is. goalpost moving.

SJL and Joaquin, and Beto for that matter, are doing a hell of a lot more for Texans in need while not getting anything in return when they certainly don't have to. They could post up in their nice houses and drink martinis all day and fly back to DC when congress resumes the session.

But keep defending your boy Ted aka Trump's lap dog because omg guys he stressed he need vacay. He confirm right wing judges, that enough 4 me.

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There's no goal post moving. What are they doing that Cruz can/is not?

Now sit down for a while. All this fake outrage has obviously taken its toll on your cognitive powers.

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working on helping struggling Texans.

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And the only way to do that is from Washington DC? You do realize that this is 2021 and there are really cool things called "telephones" and "computers", don't you? Ahh.....yes......it's all about symbolism over substance. Classic.

larry culpepper said:

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larry culpepper said:

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SJL and Joaquin, and Beto for that matter, are doing a hell of a lot more for Texans in need while not getting anything in return when they certainly don't have to.

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Yeah Beto really did a lot for Texans by hoarding all of his failed 2018 campaign funds and not sharing with his fellow Texans or fellow democrats.

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Beto is calling hundreds of thousands of Texans right now and delivering resources to those in need, and spreading word on how people can help with their local food banks, donate, etc.

Stop defending Ted. You are losing this argument if you are pulling some bull**** from a few years ago as some shoehorned attempt to defend Flyin' Ted's vacation.

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Summing up the "morals and standards" of Beto and Cruz or how much they care about Texans based on this single issue shows how incredibly partisan and idiotic you are.

Cruz has done more to help Texans as a Senator than your hero Beto ever did as a cheap Congressman constantly looking for the next promotion.

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larry culpepper said:

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B-1 83 said:

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larry culpepper said:

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and there it is. goalpost moving.

SJL and Joaquin, and Beto for that matter, are doing a hell of a lot more for Texans in need while not getting anything in return when they certainly don't have to. They could post up in their nice houses and drink martinis all day and fly back to DC when congress resumes the session.

But keep defending your boy Ted aka Trump's lap dog because omg guys he stressed he need vacay. He confirm right wing judges, that enough 4 me.

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There's no goal post moving. What are they doing that Cruz can/is not?

Now sit down for a while. All this fake outrage has obviously taken its toll on your cognitive powers.

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working on helping struggling Texans.

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And the only way to do that is from Washington DC? You do realize that this is 2021 and there are really cool things called "telephones" and "computers", don't you? Ahh.....yes......it's all about symbolism over substance. Classic.

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At this point you are just making an ass of yourself as you continue to bend over backwards to defend Ted. You and I both know what you just said makes no sense in context and that Ted absolutely could be helping his constituents right now

Anyway I'm done. I know I wont change your mind and you will continue to support this man no matter what.

larry culpepper said:

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B-1 83 said:

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larry culpepper said:

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B-1 83 said:

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larry culpepper said:

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and there it is. goalpost moving.

SJL and Joaquin, and Beto for that matter, are doing a hell of a lot more for Texans in need while not getting anything in return when they certainly don't have to. They could post up in their nice houses and drink martinis all day and fly back to DC when congress resumes the session.

But keep defending your boy Ted aka Trump's lap dog because omg guys he stressed he need vacay. He confirm right wing judges, that enough 4 me.

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There's no goal post moving. What are they doing that Cruz can/is not?

Now sit down for a while. All this fake outrage has obviously taken its toll on your cognitive powers.

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working on helping struggling Texans.

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And the only way to do that is from Washington DC? You do realize that this is 2021 and there are really cool things called "telephones" and "computers", don't you? Ahh.....yes......it's all about symbolism over substance. Classic.

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At this point you are just making an ass of yourself as you continue to bend over backwards to defend Ted. You and I both know what you just said makes no sense in context and that Ted absolutely could be helping his constituents right now

Anyway I'm done. I know I wont change your mind and you will continue to support this man no matter what.

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Pot meet kettle.